Add 24/16 and 42/18
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 2 6/18
24/16 + 42/18 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
24/16 = 24 × 9/16 × 9 = 216/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
42/18 = 42 × 8/18 × 8 = 336/144 - Add the two like fractions:
216/144 + 336/144 = 216 + 336/144 = 552/144 - 552/144 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 24/16 + 42/18 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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